A premier financial institution in Chicago, IL is seeking a Head of Asset Management to lead its investment strategy, portfolio management, and client advisory services. This executive will oversee institutional and private client assets, drive investment performance, and ensure alignment with risk management and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and execute investment strategies to optimize portfolio performance.
• Oversee asset allocation, risk assessment, and market research to maximize returns.
• Lead a team of portfolio managers, analysts, and advisors.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Identify market trends and investment opportunities to drive growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term financial planning.

• 10+ years of experience in asset management, portfolio strategy, or institutional investing.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• Proven leadership in a buy-side, wealth management, or asset management firm.
• Expertise in equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and risk management.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and client relationship skills.

A leading regional bank in Dallas, TX is looking for a Director of Retail Banking to oversee branch operations, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. This leader will drive the bank’s retail strategy, digital transformation, and customer experience initiatives across multiple branches.

• Lead and manage a network of retail banking branches in the Dallas market.
• Drive customer acquisition, deposit growth, and lending services.
• Implement digital banking initiatives to enhance customer experience.
• Develop sales strategies to expand retail products (checking, savings, loans, credit).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state banking regulations (FDIC, OCC, CFPB, etc.).
• Train and mentor branch managers and frontline staff.
• Foster a customer-first culture with high service standards.
• Identify market trends, competitor insights, and revenue opportunities.

• 8+ years of experience in retail banking, branch leadership, or financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Expertise in consumer lending, deposit products, and digital banking trends.
• Strong leadership in multi-branch operations and team development.
• Knowledge of banking regulations, risk management, and compliance.
• Excellent customer service, sales strategy, and relationship-building skills.

A mid-sized commercial bank in Chicago, IL is seeking a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead its enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational risk strategies. This executive will be responsible for credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the bank’s financial health and long-term stability. The CRO will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and regulators to develop and implement risk management frameworks that align with industry regulations and business growth objectives.

• Design and implement the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework tailored to commercial banking operations.
• Oversee credit risk management, ensuring strong underwriting standards and loan portfolio health.
• Develop strategies to mitigate market risk (interest rate fluctuations, liquidity risk, capital adequacy).
• Lead compliance and governance initiatives, ensuring adherence to FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, CFPB, and other regulatory bodies.
• Monitor operational risks, including fraud prevention, cybersecurity threats, and business continuity.
• Establish risk appetite, policies, and reporting standards for the organization.
• Provide risk insights and forecasting to the Board and executive team, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to mitigate cyber risks, digital banking vulnerabilities, and data security threats.
• Lead stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Oversee the risk and compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability and proactive risk management.

• 10+ years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, or banking operations within a commercial banking environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or Law (MBA, JD, or CFA/FRM preferred).
• Deep understanding of credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and regulatory frameworks in commercial banking.
• Experience working with federal and state banking regulators (FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, CFPB, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Basel III, Dodd-Frank, stress testing, and capital planning.
• Proven leadership in building risk management frameworks and governance structures.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills.